Chapter 725 Pheasants And Phoenix

While laughing, Audrey sarcastically said, "That's true. After all, not everyone can rise from the ashes and become a phoenix." However, the expression on her face did not match her words.

"Yes, a phoenix can rise from the ashes simply because it's a phoenix. Yet, some pheasants, no matter how hard they try, will remain as ashes until they die." Raising her eyebrow, a mocking smile appeared on Mandy's face. She also knew how to play the game of words.

Audrey was so upset at that. She had meant to ridicule Mandy and make fun of her. But unexpectedly, Mandy reversed the situation. At that moment, it was Mandy who was laughing and not her.

Understandably so, since she was digging her own grave by coming for Mandy. She was like a pheasant who was trying to play with the queens.

"Well, I have a surgery to perform right now, Mrs. Jin. We can talk about this later. That is, if I have the time," Audrey said in a frivolous tone. She even squinted her beautiful eyes and placed both of her hands in the pockets of her lab coat.

It was no secret that Mandy was pretty much disgusted by Audrey. Mandy had always felt like she couldn't find anything in common to talk about with a person like Audrey. So, why would she bother making small talk with the woman? And even if they were to talk, they would always end up throwing insults at each other. So, Mandy thought that there wasn't any point in trying to have a conversation with Audrey.

But Mandy was in such a good mood since she just won that encounter.

After bidding farewell to Audrey, Mandy walked to the nurses' station with a smug smile. Then, she saw Cassie, who had her head lowered while writing in a notebook. It looked like she was so focused on her task that it reminded Mandy of herself many years ago. With a faint smile, Mandy cleared her throat and coughed twice, "Ahem, Ahem."

Cassie's right hand, which was holding a pen, froze for a moment. She frowned a little. It seemed like she just heard Mandy's voice. Was it her mind playing tricks on her?

After a while, she slowly raised her head and looked at Mandy's clear eyes. She immediately wore a smile on her face.

"Mand, why are you here?" In a hurry, Cassie put down her pen and turned around. Then she ran out of the nurses' station and stood in front of Mandy.

"I came to see you. We haven't seen eac

ease, which was a rare one in the country. The doctors didn't have any experience in dealing with such a difficult case, but Mandy thought she could perform this operation as well. Although she was no longer a doctor, she had read a lot of medical books and had acquired a lot of knowledge about it. She made sure that she could gather every single bit of information that she could.

"That's... I don't think it's appropriate. Let's just forget about it, Mand. You don't have to be so upset about it. Besides, we'd be in trouble if someone heard us. I know you're doing this for me and Jamie. I feel really grateful. But I think it would be better if we just wait and see. Her true colors will come out eventually." Cassie lowered her eyes and timidly smiled.

"Cas... You have truly matured over the past few years." Mandy rolled her almond-shaped eyes and gently looked at Cassie. Although Cassie's appearance hadn't changed that much, her personality had certainly developed. The girl who was once humble and insecure finally became confident.

"Thank you," Cassie responded in a calm tone. Suddenly, she reached out and held Mandy's hand. She smiled and tilted her head before she continued, "Mand, I really miss having you working in the hospital. Sometimes, colleagues in the department gather together, and they often talk about you."

"Really? It's such an honor."

"You don't have to be so modest. You have to come back soon when you have the time." With an expression of longing on her face, Cassie stared at Mandy. Her eyes were gleaming with hope.